Civil Project Engineer

PD Ports is a leading UK port business offering end-to-end supply chain solutions, employing over 1,400 people in the UK. With headquarters based in the Northeast of England, PD Ports owns and operates the UK’s sixth largest port by volume. Operating out of 11 key ports and logistics centres across the UK, we are committed to retaining and developing talent nationwide.

A vacancy has arisen for a Civil Project Engineer at PD Ports within the Project Engineering Department.  This is a unique opportunity to work client side and be involved in projects at all stages; from concept and feasibility, through design, procurement and construction, and then operation of the final scheme.  You will work in a multidiscipline team which execute a variety of projects including port and marine infrastructure, buildings, highways, drainage and rail.

Location: Vulcan Street, Middlesbrough, TS2 1LX

Working Arrangements: 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

The five main things our Civil Project Engineer will be working on are:

• Managing a range of civil engineering projects from inception to completion ensuring compliance with HS&E, quality, cost and timescale targets and supporting the wider team in delivery of large multidisciplinary projects.
• Develop project concepts, define requirements, and produce cost estimates, programmes, technical drawings, and reports.
• Procure and manage design consultants, site investigations, topographical and ecological surveys.
• Prepare tender and contract documentation, evaluate submissions and negotiate with preferred contractors.
• Manage construction contractors through project execution including contract administration, HS&E compliance, quality control and liaison with key stakeholders including the Harbour Master and Operations.

We are seeking someone who:

• Is recently chartered or working toward chartership with the ICE or the IStructE and is degree qualified in Civil Engineering (or similar) at Bachelors or Masters level.
• Experience working for a consultant, contractor or client delivering complex multidisciplinary civil engineering projects.
• Strong project management and communication skills with a high level of problem-solving ability for technical issues.
• Highly detail-oriented, with the ability to identify cross-functional synergies, optimise processes, and drive continuous improvement throughout the project lifecycle.
• The role will require travel to various sites and facilities across the country and the candidate must hold a valid UK driving licence.

Benefits:

We offer 25 days holiday, paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave, life insurance and a cycle to work scheme.

If you are interested in this opportunity please apply in writing, outlining relevant skills & experience, to hr.recruitment@pdports.co.uk and use job reference CPNW3024.

Closing Date:

Friday 7^th August 2026